As you know, I have been a die-hard fan of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson for over 16 years and over the years I have acquired quite a few pieces of memorobilia regarding him. Some of my favorite pieces in my collection are my Michael Jackson dolls. I waited so long and searched so hard to find them, and really, I love them almost like they're my own children. LOL.
This is the oldest doll in the collection. My original, LVN Michael Jackson Beat It doll from 1984 that was realeased during the Jackson's Victory tour. My mother boughtthis for me for Christmas of 1999 and I was just in awe when I unwrapped the gift and found Michael. He had been shipped in all the way from New York for me, which was a big deal because I had never had anything really shipped in for me before other than pageant clothes. It was very exciting because no one else I knew had a Michael doll and I felt like a genuine fan having the doll. (I also got a Billie Jean 1984 doll the following Christmas in a black "leather" suit, but he isn't pictured because a few years ago, I unfoutiunately broke his leg--but I refuse to throw him away. You don't throw Michael Jackson away)
My next MJ doll, I saved up for and bought myself. From about the time I was fourteen I wanted a "white/light skinned" Michael Jackson doll. I mean I was pleased with the brown skinned ones my mother got me, but I really wanted one that reflected what Michael Jackson currently looked like. For years and years I coveted the French "Black or White" doll that came out in 1997 during Michael's HIStory tour. I loved that doll and thought it was perfect because, except for the silver eyeshadow, it looked EXACTLY like Michael Jackson. After eleven years of wanting the doll, I was finally able to get him on eBay from a seller in London, England. He is such a treasure and is my favorite doll.
He was also the least expensive doll--under 100 dollars!--and so he was a steal for me. He's the only doll I have that has "real" hair.
His eyes are able to move, but I would have to remove the back of his head to do that so his eyes are going to stay straight!
The next Michael doll I bought came from the furthest away--Hong Kong, China (yes, I search all over the globe for MJ things I want, it doesn't matter as long as I am able to get it) It is a fairly new doll, coming out in 2010 shortly after Michael's passing. It is Michael in his Bad video costume (it also came with the clothes to make it a Dirty Diana Michael, but I would have to dismember it to change the clothing) It really is remarkable how something so tiny can have so much detail to it and truly resemble Michael Jackson as he appeared in 1987. IT has everthing down to the belts and buckles and zippers on his clothing. I had serious buyer's remorse for WEEKS after purchasing the little guy, but I eventually got over it and am proud I own him.
One other doll I have is not exactly Michael Jackson, but is connected to him.
At the same time I recieved my Billie Jean doll, my mother also bought me an Elizabeth Taylor doll. I had seen her in the store while we were shopping, just once time in the store, and I made some remark like aww, that'd go so cute with my MJ doll. And my mother, bless her heart, went back and got the doll for me. The only reason I really wanted the Liz doll was because I knew she was Michael's best friend. I had never seen any of her movies at the time or anything. But it's nice to have the doll and I keep her and BW MJ doll in the same box--it seemed right to put the two friends together. And once again, it is an uncanny likeness to the late actress.
And that's my collection. More next time.
OOH.. I Want A Dolly!!
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